Rooted In Love Training

The DEIB is collaborating with Rooted In Love LLC to bring IMPACT Equity and IDEAL student training to Eastern Oregon University. “Dr. Jeremiah J. Sims, Rachel Sims, M.A., and their esteemed colleagues offer a revolutionary, love-based approach to race, equity, inclusion, and justice (REIJ) coaching, training, strategy, and program development in educational and professional environments”.

This year’s training is designed to support students, faculty, and staff in creating a welcoming and inclusive campus environment by addressing the structures and cultures within higher education that impact holistic learning. Emphasizing love as praxis, the program centers on the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to empower participants to cultivate a sustainable community where individuals from underserved populations can thrive.

Through a tailored curriculum that incorporates critical reflection, practical tools, and community engagement, students will gain the skills to foster empathy and justice, while faculty and staff will acquire justice-centered pedagogical practices. By deconstructing traditional educational theories and focusing on culturally informed, equitable approaches, the program aims to enhance retention and engagement, ultimately building a supportive and inclusive campus for all.

This year’s professional development offerings include two programs tailored to specific audiences:

1. IDEAL Leadership Training Program for Students and Student Leaders
   This program is focused on:
   • Exploring personal and social identities to understand how they shape experiences in higher education.
   • Developing practical strategies for cultivating an inclusive campus environment.
   • Building leadership skills centered on empathy, resilience, and community engagement.
   • Empowering students to create change by identifying and addressing systemic barriers to belonging.
     
2. IMPACT Equity Training for Faculty and Staff
   This program is focused on:
   • Equipping educators and staff with justice-centered pedagogical skills and practices.
   • Providing tools for implementing culturally informed and equitable approaches in the classroom and across campus.
   • Deconstructing traditional educational theories and aligning strategies with equity-minded principles.
   • Fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure all students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

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IMPACT & IDEAL TRAINER & FACILITATOR Dr. Jeremiah J. Sims Co-founder &Principal Consultant of Rooted In Love, LLC

Dr. Jeremiah J. Sims is the Co-founder and Principal Consultant of Rooted In Love, LLC. As the inaugural Director of Equity for the College of San Mateo, Dr. Sims brings a wealth of experience to his commitment to educational equity, especially for hyper-marginalized students. Born in Oakland and raised in Richmond, California, his journey has fueled his dedication to breaking down barriers in education.
An alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Sims holds a B.A. in rhetoric with honors, as well as an M.A. and Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Culture. His impactful work is documented in his first book, “Revolutionary STEM Education: Critical-Reality Pedagogy and Social Justice in STEM for Black Males” (Peter Lang, 2018). This book delves into Dr. Sims’ experiences as an educator striving for a paradigm shift in STEM education for Black boys.
In his second book, “Minding the Obligation Gap in Community Colleges,” Dr. Sims sheds light on the vital role community college practitioners must embrace to deconstruct institutionalized inequities in higher education. As an educator, administrator, speaker, author, and consultant, Dr. Sims resides in the East Bay Area with his wife, Rachel, and their six boys: Judah, Malachi, Zion, Freedom, Jehu, and Justice. Dr. Sims is also the editor of the Peter Lang book series, “Educational Equity in Community Colleges.” His most recent contribution, “The White Educators’ Guide to Equity: Teaching for
Justice in Community College (2023),” further solidifies his commitment to creating equitable educational environments by encouraging all educators to commit to radical love as praxis.

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